Senior Clinical Scientist

Clinical Scientist (m/f/d) – Neurology

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Scientist (m/f/d) for our client, an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company based in Basel.

In this position, you will play a key role in the clinical development of innovative treatments for neurological diseases. You will be responsible for the scientific support of Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials, including the preparation and review of essential study documentation, as well as the analysis and interpretation of clinical data. Working closely with international, cross-functional teams, you will contribute to the successful execution of clinical studies and ensure high standards of scientific quality and compliance.

The position is temporary until the end of December 2027, with a workload of 100%. The preferred start date is 6 January 2027, with the latest possible start date being 1 February 2027. The workplace is located at the client's headquarters in Basel, with the possibility of working from home up to two days per week.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop, author and review clinical study documentation, including study protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs) and clinical study reports (CSRs).
• Provide clinical science input for study-specific operational and regulatory documents.
• Monitor ongoing clinical activities and study conduct, ensuring appropriate coordination of data collection.
• Perform clinical data reviews, analysis and interpretation, and prepare and present results to support informed decision-making.
• Act as the main point of contact for Data Management regarding periodic clinical data reviews and data cleaning activities.
• Participate in the Study Management Team (SMT) as the Clinical Science representative, ensuring that study deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and operational procedures.
• Provide scientific guidance and training to Clinical Operations colleagues and study site staff.
• Regularly monitor study progress, identify potential risks or issues and implement appropriate problem-solving strategies.
• Actively contribute to interdisciplinary clinical project teams with a proactive, responsible, curious and solution-oriented mindset.

Requirements & Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant scientific or medical discipline, combined with extensive experience as a Clinical Scientist.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Clinical Scientist role, ideally across different neurological indications.
• Strong expertise in Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in clinical data review, data cleaning, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Solid understanding of clinical development processes, particularly Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, as well as clinical study design principles.
• Good knowledge of international clinical research guidelines and patient safety regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to make sound, independent decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international, cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, responsible and solution-oriented personality with a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience working with Veeva.